Food Manufacturing

SAW transducers: A better way to measure torque

Measuring torque accurately, particularly in rotating shafts, can often be challenging, but there is a reliable approach using technology based on surface acoustic wave (SAW) transducers, says Mark Ingham of Sensor Technology.

3rd July 2013

Materials and coatings increase operating life of bearings

Dr Steve Lacey, Engineering Manager at Schaeffler UK, discusses the importance of selecting a special surface coating or corrosion-resistant material for rolling, plain and linear bearings operating in harsh food, beverage or packaging environments.

1st July 2013

Advanced automation technologies in food manufacturing

The food manufacturers who are successful in today's fast-paced, ever-changing industry are the ones who can capitalise on fast moving trends, optimise their efficiency and productivity, best manage their supply chain logistics, and minimise waste. Chris Evans of Mitsubishi Electric looks at how advanced automation technologies can help.

3rd June 2013

Consumer technology will revitalise industrial automation

As the parent of teenage boys, Stuart Harvey is inclined to classify Playstations and Xboxes as the scourge of a generation. But as the forward-thinking managing director of Softstart UK, he sees them as technologies that could transform industrial automation.

28th February 2013

Easier angle measurement in confined spaces

Variohm EuroSensor, the exclusive UK distributor for Contelec, discusses non-contacting angle sensors and their use in confined spaces.

17th September 2012

Robotic Nation? Exploring the myths of Robotic Automation

Negativity regarding the cost, reliability and personnel requirements of robotic automation is often a common stumbling block when offering a robotic-based system for a manufacturing process

15th August 2012

Innovating in innovation: ideation for competitive advantage

Chris Patient, Technical Director - Asia at Norgren, an international market leader in pneumatic motion and fluid control technologies, looks at how one particular approach to ideation is delivering major benefits to customers in the beverage sector by creating a less restrained environment for idea generation and involving individuals able to bring varied perspectives to the issues being discussed

1st August 2012

Dawson Shanahan Ltd. on working with Aluminium

The adaptability of aluminium offers great potential for manufacturers to cut costs and reduce waste, especially through cold forming, says Mark Jennings, Technical Director at Dawson Shanahan.

1st August 2012

Micropumps for high-precision liquids transfer

Michael Smith Engineers explains the capabilities and advantages offered by Micropumps for applications requiring high-precision liquids transfer.

27th March 2012

Cost and quality benefits of cold forming copper components

Mark Jennings, Technical Director at Dawson Shanahan, explains how different metals and production processes offer a competitive alternative to traditional machining - and can, therefore, help to combat the problem of rising material costs.

20th November 2011

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